East Africa economy Archives

Uganda, Tanzania Move to Eliminate Trade Barriers in Bid to Correct UGX 9 Trillion Trade Imbalance

Brian EmorutBusiness & Markets East Africa The Big StoryMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Uganda and Tanzania have agreed to eliminate all outstanding non-tariff barriers, a move intended to fix a trade relationship currently weighed down by a 9 trillion shilling ($2.4 billion) imbalance….

Debt, Deals & Disputes: Inside the High-Stakes Legacy-Altering Legal Battles of Ugandan Billionaires — Bitature, Basajjabalaba and Dei’s Magoola

CEO East Africa MagazineLegal & Justice News & Analysis The Big StoryNovember 10, 2025November 21, 2025

The past five years have not gone particularly well for Uganda’s billionaire class. Once the undisputed symbols of local enterprise and ambition, several of the country’s most prominent businessmen have…

Standard Bank Group Reshuffles Regional Leadership: Oigara Succeeds Mweheire as East Africa Chief, Francis Karuhanga to Lead South & Central Africa

Brian KwesigaCompany News News & Analysis The Big StoryAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Standard Bank Group has announced a significant leadership realignment across its Africa Regions portfolio, appointing new Regional Chief Executives (RCEs) to spearhead growth in key markets and drive greater operational…